and another larva for ID please

rebel_webster · #1 (**permalink**) 09-09-2010, 11:19 AM

This was taken on the 8th of August feeding on Tamarisk in my Hampshire garden. 70mm long, not very active, stayed on the same branch for several days until suddenly disappearing (presumed eaten). Anyone got a positive ID?

kind regards

Simon

GuyF · #2 (**permalink**) 09-09-2010, 02:18 PM

Hi Simon,
I think that it's a Peppered Moth caterpillar, they will apparently feed on a wide range of trees and shrubs although I haven't seen Tamarisk mentioned before.
Guy

rebel_webster · #3 (**permalink**) 09-09-2010, 02:32 PM

Thanks Guy, that looks absolutely right, and reasonably common as adults in the locale

kind regards

Simon

poschiavanus · #4 (**permalink**) 09-09-2010, 04:51 PM

Found one apparently happily munching St John's wort at the weekend. The cleft head is pretty uncommon in geometrids so it was relatively easy to get an ID.